This keynote will be delivered as the 2026 Social Capital Conference, hosted by the International Social Capital Association. Speakers: Frances Kraft, PhD, Research and Practice Program Director, Foundation for Social Connection; Shamichael Hallman, Director of Civic Health and Economic Opportunity, Urban Libraries Council In recent decades, economic mobility has declined across the U.S., driven in […]
The Eisner Prize Fellowship incubates new leaders and ideas bringing people of all ages together to reduce social isolation and foster connection across generations. This session will showcase the impressive intergenerational projects of the 2025/26 cohort as their Fellowship comes to a close, followed by a short info session for prospective applicants for the 2026/27 […]
Healthy Places by Design is hosting a webinar on exploring Building Safe, Active, and Connected Communities for Youth and Young Adults on May 7 from 2-3 pm ET. Learn how you can use their new resource to integrate violence prevention and community safety strategies into your community improvement efforts. We will also hear real stories […]
Across the globe, communities are experimenting with new ways to organize generosity, revitalizing longstanding traditions of giving, and creating fresh vehicles for connection. Community foundations, giving circles, mutual aid groups, […]
Join leaders from Allen Family Philanthropies and the Workday Foundation at 10am PT on June 30th for a conversation on how funders are beginning to recognize and support social connection […]
Some pain is too big to hold alone. Join our virtual gathering to hold space for collective grief and to provide sustenance and strength to keep going. This online Candlelight […]
Your voice belongs where decisions are made. This session is a safe, action-oriented space for neighbors to share real stories, break down legal barriers, and build community power. We are […]
What does it mean to truly belong? The 2026 Belonging Barometer explores how Americans experience belonging in their local communities and what organizations and communities can do to strengthen connection, participation and civic voice. RSVP: Join the Center for Inclusion & Belonging at the American Immigration Council for Using the Belonging Barometer to Strengthen Communities […]
Join us for historic gathering of leaders shaping the future of our cities and communities to prioritize human connection. For the last 60 years, we have optimized our cities and culture for individualism and commerce. The result is a country where most people are disconnected and divided. But that is starting to change. Across the […]